After having a good rest, great morning view, and delicious breakfast in Haven's Peak we checked out and just walked going to the Bus Terminal. We looked for a Habal2x/single motor to take us to Tabibinta Falls, Aguakan Cold Spring and Kanlawig Hot Spring. Our initial planned was just to stay for 30 mins in each place and  take photos. We don't want to swim because we already did it in the pool of Haven's Peak before we checked out.

Tagbibinta Falls was just about 10 minutes away from the bus terminal. The driver left and told us he will be back after 1 and a half hour. Upon entering I saw a pool I guess the water in the pool was from the Falls. We were wondering where was the falls then we saw few people crossing  the small river and followed them. Just a small trek and you will be there.

Tagbibinta Falls is a 700 ft high and a series of seven falls. We did not bother to see the other falls because it requires trekking and we only have limited time since we will be heading back to Davao City. We were already contented with Tagbibinta falls. It was so majestic and its water was very cold like from a melting ice. It was a sunny day so we decided to swim but we did not submerge our whole body because it was so cold.

I did not swim in the pool because there were lots of people swimming there.

The driver was very on time he arrived at exactly 11:30 am. Our next destination was Kanlawig Hot Spring Resort. It was so quite and there were still no people at that time. We just stayed there for 15 minutes taking pictures and putting our feet on the water. The water was coming from a nearby hot spring. 

After in Kanlawig Hot Spring we went to Aguakan Cold Spring Resort. This place has a nice and big swimming pool. They have lots of cottages and accommodation. I wanted to swim there but the thought of changing clothes and taking shower again and limited time stopped me, maybe next time. We ate some snacks and drank some cold soda while enjoying the view.

Both Kanlawig Hot Spring Resort and Aguakan Cold Spring Resort has lots of rooms for overnight stay and they are cheap but I don't recommend them unless you will bring your own food, their canteens were not reliable when it comes to providing food. We planned to eat lunch in Aguakan Cold Spring Resort but there were no food. I really recommend Haven's Peak it might be more expensive than the rest but it's worth it and you will have the chance to see the magnificent views in the evening, noon and most of all the view in the morning.

We headed back to the Bus Terminal. We ate our lunch there and after eating our lunch we rode a van going to Tagum.

Maragusan Tour Itinerary / Expenses

*Bus Fare Davao - Tagum: 80 pesos aircon but not nonstop

*Bus Fare Tagum - Davao: 80 pesos non air ( I don't recommended this it will you forever to arrive choose Van instead)

*Habal2x Single motor from Bus Terminal to Haven's Peak: 25 pesos per person

*Haven's Room Accommodation: 2500 pesos

*Dinner at Haven's Peak: Battered Chicken Half (150) Chop Suey (100) Pancit Guisado (100) 4 cups of rice (40) 1 liter of coke (45) yeahh it just the two of us for those foods Lol! see other menu Here.

*Breakfast at Haven's Peak: We ordered 1 spaghetti, 1 club house, and two hot choco (180 pesos) They have free complimentary breakfast.

*Habal2x Rent going to Tagbibinta, Kanlawig and Aguakan: 500 pesos

*Lunch at Bus Terminal: 110 pesos (for 2 person)

*Van Fare from Maragusan to Tagum: 130 pesos

*Bus Fare from Tagum to Davao: 100 pesos (nonstop)

How to go to Maragusan:

Ride a Bus going to Tagum City and from Tagum City ride a van going to Maragusan. You can find a van that will go directly to Maragusan in Van Terminal beside Gaisano Mall.

You can check out my blog about  my Day 1 in Maragusan at Haven's Peak Here.

By: Doris Jamoner

Our office was closed last Thursday and Friday because of Thanksgiving so we took this chance to go on a vacation to celebrate our 7th year anniversary in advance. We chose Maragusan as our destination. We rode a bus From Ecoland Davao City Bus Terminal  going to Tagum City. It took us almost around 2.5 hours to reach Tagum City because of traffic in Davao City and from Tagum City we road another bus going to Maragusan which was really a bad move. There is no aircon and nonstop bus going to Maragusan that is why it took us 4 hours to reach Maragusan from Tagum. It should only take us 2 hours if we chose van instead of bus. The road going Maragusan especially 1 hour before Maragusan was rough and uneven because many part of the roads are still under construction.

It was around 5:00 pm when we arrived in Maragusan. From Bus Terminal we hired a Single motor to bring us to Haven's Peak. Haven's Peak is just located near the Terminal if you have lots of energy left you can just walk for 15 minutes but be warn Haven's Peak is on top of the hill. Upon arriving at the entrance of  Haven's Peak you have to take about 208 steps to reach the reception area.

The staff guided us to our room. The exterior was nice as well as the interior. The ambiance in the room was great and the bed was very comfy however the tv was still a CRT and the shower, heater and the faucet in the bathroom sink were not working. We didn't mind because the faucet for bucket and the toilet were working but I still suggest they should improve their rooms.

After a short rest we went to their restaurant to have our dinner. The city lights were our view while we were having our dinner. The food taste good and organic but very cheap, most of their dish are just 100+ pesos. See menu here.

The next morning we woke up early to roam around the resort and to our surprise we were greeted by a great view. The fog covered the city below. It feels like we were in the  top of the clouds. It was such an amazing sight, a great way to start your day! We took photos of the view and the resorts grounds but before that we went to their restaurant to have our breakfast. They have complimentary breakfast but we ordered additional food.

Below were the amazing view of the fogs.

View from the viewing deck

View from our room

View from the restaurant

These were the photos taken as we roam around the resort.

Pool Area

Pool Area

Pool Area

Function Hall

Grounds

Green House

Farm

Cable Car

We enjoyed swimming in their pool. It was so cold and refreshing. Imagine swimming in the pool while there were fogs! Overall I had a great time in Haven's Peak beautiful place, nice atmosphere and amazing view however they lack coordination at first they can't find my name on the reservation list good thing I brought the deposit slip. When we check out I asked the person in the front desk how much was our remaining balance and he only told me my expense in food so I asked him what about our room? He asked me if I already pay for it I answered I only paid 50% for the down payment. He said my remaining balance for the room is 1300 pesos which shock me a bit because when I made the reservation I was told the room only cost 2400 pesos I should only have 1200 remaining balance and not 1300. Actually first when I inquire in their fb page I was told that the room for 2 only cost 2000 pesos but when I called them on phone it became 2400 pesos and when I check out it became 2500 pesos LOL! I didn't mind since I enjoyed the place but when I'm back at home and open my Facebook I was shock to received a message from them saying I forgot to pay my remaining balance for our room. How can I forgot when I'm the one who asked for it? My bad I didn't asked for receipt when they didn't give me one I could have just send it to them directly. I don't even know the name of the person who was in the reception that time because they don\t have name tag or ID.

Haven's Peak Contact Info:

Address: Tarago Hills Maragusan Compostella Davao City

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/thehavenspeak/?fref=ts

Website: www.thehavenspeak.com/

Cell #: 09329562916, (082) 2959251 / mobileTM # 09358145714 /Smart(+63)9077856724

Haven's Peak Room Rates:

Mansaka House - 2400 pesos but we paid 2500 pesos

Bagobo House - 2800 pesos

Ifugao House - 2800 pesos

T'boli House  - 2800 pesos

Villa/Dorm Type - 600 per pax

How to get There:

From Davao ride a bus going to Tagum (80-100 pesos) and from Tagum ride a Van (130 pesos) going to Maragusan. Ride a habal/single motor from Maragusan Bus Terminal to Haven's Peak (25 pesos)

Visit my post Maragusan Tour Day 2 to know other tourist spot in Maragusan Click Here

By: Doris Jamoner